Along For The Ride

Seventeen – The 8 and the 12 Shadows

Added 2025-04-24 19:00:10 +0000 UTC

Only Seventeen could take the concept of “Follow the Leader” and turn it into one of the most chaotic, hilarious, and endearing episodes we’ve seen in a while.

It all begins with The 8, who sets the tone for the game with a calm, quirky walk around the house. He taps out rhythms on household items, leads some light stretching, and even gets the members to mimic his speech—things seem fairly tame… for a moment.

But once the baton passes, chaos descends.

DK brings his usual burst of energy, injecting high-tempo dances and enthusiastic percussion that test the stamina (and coordination) of the group. Jeonghan, unsurprisingly, uses his turn for mischief—getting water involved in a way that Joshua clearly did not consent to. Let’s just say Joshua’s reaction says it all.

And then there’s S.Coups, whose idea of leading involves making a meal. Naturally, this means the rest of the members are left watching (and drooling), hoping he doesn’t forget the sacred noodle ratio by the time their turn at the pot comes around.

Simple concept. Maximum mayhem. And the kind of episode that perfectly captures Seventeen’s unique magic—just the right mix of creativity, chemistry, and utter chaos.